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1979 Moto Guzzi 850cc Le Mans II Frame no. VE 19158 Engine no. VF 078943
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Dortmund, Europe
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1979 Moto Guzzi 850cc Le Mans II Frame no. VE 19158 Engine no. VF 078943 Please kindly note that this motorbike will be available for viewing by prior appointment in Dortmund: please contact eva.lengler@bonhams.com for booking. An engine design that originated in the late 1940s, Moto Guzzi's venerable 90-degree v-twin is still around today powering the latest generation of machinery from Mandello del Lario, albeit extensively developed and updated. The first motorcycle to use this remarkable engine, the 703cc V7, appeared in the late 1960s. Enlargement to 757cc soon followed, but the first sports model, the V7S, was of 748cc capacity. Hitherto an acquired taste enjoyed by a discerning minority, the big Guzzi suddenly began capturing the imagination of a wider public when the 850cc Le Mans burst on the scene in 1976. Described by Bike magazine as 'the sleekest, horniest thing you've ever seen on two wheels', the Le Mans looked like it was doing 100mph while stationary and on the open road delivered 130mph-plus performance. In 1978 the original was updated as the Le Mans II, gaining the angular three-piece fairing of the Spada luxury tourer together with its instruments and switch gear. There were several other more minor alterations, one of the most obvious being brake calipers relocated to the rear of the fork legs. The Moto Guzzi Le Mans is without doubt one of the definitive superbikes of the 1970s and today is highly collectible. There are no documents with this Le Mans II and we have been unable to determine whether or not the engine turns over. Offered with key Footnotes: Please kindly note that VAT at the prevailing german rate (currently 19%) will be added to the buyer's premium which will be invoiced on a VAT exclusive basis. If you are planning to export, please make the department aware. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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1979 Moto Guzzi 850cc Le Mans II Frame no. VE 19158 Engine no. VF 078943 Please kindly note that this motorbike will be available for viewing by prior appointment in Dortmund: please contact eva.lengler@bonhams.com for booking. An engine design that originated in the late 1940s, Moto Guzzi's venerable 90-degree v-twin is still around today powering the latest generation of machinery from Mandello del Lario, albeit extensively developed and updated. The first motorcycle to use this remarkable engine, the 703cc V7, appeared in the late 1960s. Enlargement to 757cc soon followed, but the first sports model, the V7S, was of 748cc capacity. Hitherto an acquired taste enjoyed by a discerning minority, the big Guzzi suddenly began capturing the imagination of a wider public when the 850cc Le Mans burst on the scene in 1976. Described by Bike magazine as 'the sleekest, horniest thing you've ever seen on two wheels', the Le Mans looked like it was doing 100mph while stationary and on the open road delivered 130mph-plus performance. In 1978 the original was updated as the Le Mans II, gaining the angular three-piece fairing of the Spada luxury tourer together with its instruments and switch gear. There were several other more minor alterations, one of the most obvious being brake calipers relocated to the rear of the fork legs. The Moto Guzzi Le Mans is without doubt one of the definitive superbikes of the 1970s and today is highly collectible. There are no documents with this Le Mans II and we have been unable to determine whether or not the engine turns over. Offered with key Footnotes: Please kindly note that VAT at the prevailing german rate (currently 19%) will be added to the buyer's premium which will be invoiced on a VAT exclusive basis. If you are planning to export, please make the department aware. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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